Structure Types

Residential Structures and Commercial Structures types are defined as the following.

Residential - Single-Family

  • Applicable to detached single-family dwellings and townhouses that are 3 stories or less in height regulated by the International Residential Code.
  • Applicable to structures accessory to the dwelling.
  • Not applicable if other uses beyond the dwelling unit are present in the structure.

Residential - Two-Family

  • Applicable to detached two-family dwellings that are 3 stories or less in height regulated by the International Residential Code.
  • Applicable to structures accessory to the dwelling.
  • Not applicable if other uses beyond the dwelling units are present in the structure.

Commercial - All Other Uses

  • Applies to structures regulated by the International Building Code;
  • Applicable to attached single-family and two-family dwellings and accessory structures;
  • Applicable to detached single-family and two-family dwellings that more than 3 stories in height and accessory structures;
  • Applicable to dwelling units in mixed-use structure (contains non-residential uses);
  • Applicable to non-residential uses.

last updated: 23/04/2025

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